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Draft of a speech with handwritten corrections. Vice President Roosevelt advocates for a vigorous policy at home and abroad of seeking justice and battling "barbarism" exemplified by the proverb, "Speak softly and carry a big stick--you will go far."

Whitelaw Reid addresses the Republican Club about the responsibility of governing island nations such as Cuba and the Philippines. He argues that once the United States takes military action they have a duty to protect the new territories.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam offering a toast to American soldiers overseas, in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Hawaii, and China. Caption: Uncle Sam. -- To the health of my boys in all parts of the earth!

Illustration shows the rulers of "Russia," "Germany," "Italy," "Austria," "France," and "England," as chickens trying to hatch a large egg labeled "China." A chicken labeled "Japan" stands in the background with Uncle...

After a discussion with Ambassador Porter, Charlemagne Tower believes that Porter will resign as American ambassador to France this summer. He opposes the appointment of a German-American as the ambassador to Germany.